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Japan, Germany want Russia to bring diplomatic solution to Ukraine situation


    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he has agreed with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to strongly ask Russia to play a constructive role to bring a "peaceful and diplomatic solution" to the Ukraine situation.

    The two leaders also agreed to aim for an EU-Japan free trade pact by the end of the year.

    (Reporting by Kiyoshi Takenaka; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)